Top Corporate Lawyers Near Me in Costa Mesa Area

Mr. Morrison specializes in corporate, securities and commercial business transaction matters. He represents individuals, partnerships, small and mid-size businesses, and national companies from a variety of industries including manufacturing, real estate, agriculture, technology, medical device, professional services, retail, hospitality and food service.. Mr. Morrison has extensive experience in merger and acquisition transactions, private placements, joint ventures and strategic alliances, organizing, structuring, reorganizing and dissolving corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships, and debt financings. Mr. Morrison also has significant experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements (such as major supply, manufacturing and distribution agreements, licensing agreements, consulting and employment agreements and non-disclosure agreements).. Before joining Garrett DeFrenza Stiepel Ryder LLP, Mr. Morrison served as in-house counsel to James Hardie Building Products Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of a publicly traded multi-national building products manufacturing company. Prior to his experience with James Hardie, Mr. Morrison practiced general corporate and securities law with Bingham McCutchen LLP in Costa Mesa, California.

Matt represents a wide variety of clients on corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property and real property matters and has over 18 years of experience practicing and teaching law.  He has represented both public and private companies in numerous securities offerings and mergers and acquisitions ranging from a few hundred thousand dollars in value to over three hundred million dollars.  He also advises clients on intellectual property matters such as registering and licensing trademarks, software development and licensing, domain name registrations and in efficiently resolving intellectual property infringement disputes.  His general corporate experience includes forming and operating corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, and advising companies on matters such as stock option plans, profit sharing plans, executive compensation, buy-sell agreements, consulting agreements, joint venture agreements, vendor agreements and selling and licensing products.. Matt received his bachelor’s degree from UCLA in 1991 and his law degree from the University of California Hastings College of the Law in 1994.  He also studied international law at Leiden University in The Netherlands.  For two academic years spanning 1996 through 1998, Matt was an Assistant Professor and Civic Education Project Fellow at the Law Faculty of West Bohemia University in the Czech Republic where he taught corporate law, European Union law and other legal subjects.. Matt’s prior professional experience includes having served as Senior Counsel in the corporate department of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble & Mallory LLP (a law firm of over 200 attorneys) and as an Associate in the corporate department of Arter & Hadden LLP.

Kelly Galligan is corporate attorney at Rutan & Tucker, LLP. Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, general corporate governance and private equity. Kelly gives back to the legal community by providing pro bono legal assistance through the Public Law Center. Kelly currently currently serve as Chair-Elect for the Young Lawyers Division of the Orange County Bar Association, Board Member of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association, and Secretary of the Orange County Bar Foundation Associate Board.

Kate Santon, of Santon General Counsel, P.C., helps small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs protect and grow their businesses. Kate practices in the areas of business entity formation, contracts, founder relationships, employment advice for employers, and brand/IP protection.. Santon General Counsel is a boutique law firm that provides business, transactional, and outside general counsel services to startups, small businesses, entrepreneurs and nonprofits throughout California. SGC partners with clients from the outset to manage legal risk from a business-oriented perspective on an ongoing basis.. SGC provides legal services in the areas of business and entity formation, founders’ agreements, corporate compliance, contract drafting and review, risk management, negotiation and dispute resolution, employment advice and compliance, intellectual property protection, trademark and copyright protection, and privacy and cybersecurity compliance.. SGC’s fundamental premise is built on knowing clients’ businesses and industries and serving as a problem-solver, advisor and business and legal strategist. Clients receive the benefits of an in-house counsel without incurring the costs of a full-time employee or large law firm rates.. SGC's core values are to be efficient, to cultivate an environment of creativity and innovation, and to use sophisticated technology and systems to provide high quality and effective legal services at predictable rates.. Complimentary ConsultationSGC offers a complimentary initial consultation to discuss your business law needs. Please contact us to schedule a complimentary consultation regarding your business law issues or to arrange a business audit to evaluate the major legal issues your business faces.

Chris lives in Newport Beach with his wife, Deborah Young, and three children.  Chris met Deborah in 1991 when they started law school at Hastings.  They both graduated in 1994, and married in 1995.  When he's not spending time with his family, Chris is an avid poker player and sports enthusiast who enjoys working out and watching his favorite NFL team, the NY Giants.

Experienced Corporate attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Corporate attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Corporate attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Corporate attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Corporate attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Corporate attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Corporate attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Corporate attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Corporate attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Corporate attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Corporate attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Corporate attorney serving clients in Costa Mesa and surrounding areas.